From Clutter to Calm

Welcome to From Clutter to Calm, a space where I share organizing tips & ideas – and a few other finds. As a professional organizer with a penchant for cooking and shopping, I may also share a recipe or two, a great bargain, or my latest shoe obsession – all with an eye on making busy lives less hectic, less chaotic, and more organized!

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So recently I’ve come across some shall I dare to say “life-changing” products/items that are just too amazing not to share. Why should I have all the fun!!

Before your mouth drops open aghast at the price of the first item, ask yourself, isn’t not having a bad hair day priceless?

I thought so.

From the first time I used my Drybar buttercup blow dryer I was a complete convert. Not only did my once hard to hide cowlick disappear, along with any frizz, I was left with super easy and quick to style, smooth and shiny hair.

A definite game-changer. Yes please!!

I know, $195 is hard to rationalize for a hair dryer, but trust me, you won’t regret it. Buy it at Nordstrom so you can return it at anytime should it stop working.

Drybar buttercup blow dryer

If you live in L.A. and have access to a Farmer’s Market, Gelson’s or Bristol Farms market you must try Aris greek yogurt. Made from Sheep’s milk, a godsend for those of us with lactose intolerance and no sugar (most flavors) this is the most incredible and tasty yogurt I’ve ever had.

Each Sunday, I line up with all the other Aris groupies at the Beverly Hills Farmer’s Market to buy my weekly stash. Yes, it is also a bit pricey, but you can get two to three servings out of each $6 container. Be sure to try the Lemon, it’s so yummy.

Aris Greek Yogurt

My Dad says that this next item is the best gift I ever gave him. Not sure how it tops his beloved iPad or Bose sound system, but if keeping your coffee hot is the definition of a great gift, then run to your nearest Container Store and get the silicone coffee warmer. This one is a bargain, at $7.99 for two warmers.

Container Store silicone coffee warmer

I’m an old-fashioned list maker, still using a pen and paper to make my grocery and errands lists. I discovered Poppin office products a few years ago, and especially love their pens. Easy to hold, they write well and of course are cute. The pens and all their products come in a rainbow of colors, it will be hard to choose just one.

As many of you know, I am a Bar Method devotee, and until last week never gave much thought to the socks I wear in class. That is until I spied the cutest sequin grip socks on a fellow classmate. I just had to have them. Got ’em yesterday, wore ’em today, and am wondering what took me so long to be all about the socks!

Shashi Sequin Grip Socks

I must admit I have not yet tried this last product, but did read about it on another blog, so someone has validated this great invention. If you like red wine then I’m sure you will become a fan of wine wipes, because who wants stained teeth with their favorite Pinot??

Wine Wipes

Do you have any amazing products that you just can’t or won’t live without? Please share.